ethical conduct

Teachings on ethical conduct, a fundamental Buddhist practice that is based on avoiding harmful actions and engaging in constructive actions.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Introspective awareness

Completing the section describing the mental factor of mindfulness and beginning the section on the…

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Generosity in this and future lives

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe explaining how to train and act as a king that is faultless.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Mindfulness and introspective awareness

Explaining the importance of mindfulness and introspective awareness, beginning chapter 11 on the higher training…

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Cultivating the six superknowledges of a buddha

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe discusses the twenty-five special qualities of accumulating merit.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Twenty-five special qualities to attain

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe discusses the causes for the collection of wisdom and the arising of…

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Buddhist Worldview

Good teacher, good student

How our spiritual mentors benefit us and how we can recognize and repay their kindness.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

Always do what’s healthy for the world

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe discusses how someone with political power can benefit the public.

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Buddhist Worldview

How to relate to a spiritual mentor

Different types of Dharma teachers plus qualities of a good Dharma student.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

How to create enormous merit for awakening

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe describes many actions that create extensive merit and wisdom.

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Teachings by Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe

The amount of merit needed to be a buddha

Geshe Yeshe Thabkhe describes the collections of merit and wisdom needed to obtain a buddha’s…

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Learning about dhyanas

Covering the section on the characteristics of the four dhyanas as described in the Pali…

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